Section 5-614 – Circulation Patterns
The Plan shall recommend a major circulation pattern for the State, including major transportation routes and major terminals that should be used for movement within the State or for movement from and to adjoining areas.
Section 5-615 – Other Recommendations
The Plan shall contain the recommendations of the Secretary concerning any current or impending problem that may affect the State as a whole.
Section 5-7A-01 – Statement of Policy
The State Economic Growth, Resource Protection, and Planning Policy is the following: (1) quality of life and sustainability: a high quality of life is achieved through universal stewardship of the land, water, and air resulting in sustainable communities and protection of the environment; (2) public participation: citizens are active partners in the planning and implementation of community […]
Section 5-7A-02 – Funding of Projects
(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, with respect to a State public works, transportation, or major capital improvement project funded through State or federal funds, the State may not provide State funding for the project if the project is not consistent with: (i) the State Economic Growth, Resource Protection, and Planning Policy established […]
Section 5-601 – “Plan” Defined
In this subtitle, “Plan” means the State Development Plan.
Section 5-402 – Department to Cooperate With and Assist Other Units
(a) The Department shall: (1) harmonize its planning activities with the planning activities of other units of the State government; (2) coordinate the plans and programs of all units of the State government; (3) cooperate with and assist other units of the State government in the execution of their planning functions, to harmonize their planning activities with the State […]
Section 5-602 – Requirements
(a) The Department shall prepare and from time to time revise a plan or plans for development of the State. The plan or plans collectively shall be known as the State Development Plan. (b) The Department shall prepare the Plan to promote the general welfare and prosperity of the people of the State through the coordinated development […]
Section 5-403 – Financial and Other Planning Assistance
(a) The Department: (1) shall provide planning assistance, including surveys, land use studies, urban renewal plans, technical services, and other planning work, to local governments; and (2) may provide financial and other planning assistance to local governments as provided in the State budget. (b) The Department may provide financial or other planning assistance to regional planning agencies as provided […]
Section 5-603 – Preparation and Revision
In the preparation and revision of the Plan or any part of it, the Department shall: (1) seek comments from and consult with the local governments of the areas that are affected by the Plan; and (2) seek the cooperation and advice of appropriate: (i) governmental units; (ii) regional planning commissions; (iii) public or private educational institutions; (iv) public or private […]
Section 5-404 – Contribution and Reimbursement for Assistance
(a) The Department may collect reimbursement, in accordance with an agreement, for technical services the Department provides under § 5-402 or § 5-403(a) of this subtitle. (b) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (a) of this section, the Department may require a contribution in any amount from a local government or regional planning agency that requests assistance […]